Rio de Janeiro Reports

**Voyajer1** · 08-02-15 12:22

Yep. But the effect is smaller in lesser populated areas like the places you mentioned.

Originally Posted by Bravo [View Original Post]

I wonder if it s like that in the vacation towns too. Arraial do Cabo, Buzios, etc. Do you think the sewage goes straight into their beaches as well? I love jumping off the tourist boats and swimming into the water, but I won't be doing that anymore.

**Ken_Apples** · 08-02-15 11:57

Gents,

You guys that complain about dirty seawater and high crime rate in Rio (does the copa-girls high asking price actually count as a crime as well? LOL) , you might have a new alternative.

Fellow forum member Britisher has made a new post on the Venezuelan thread about the beach town Puerto La Cruz, in Venezuela.

Britisher has put a lot of good info on the Venezuelan thread lately, and regarding safety Caracas and other big cities is dangerous, while smaller cities is more safe than general South American cities. (and he lives in Argentina and travel around, so he should know).

The link to the forum post is here:

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...Puerto-La-Cruz

And here you have a new youtube video, showing the similarities to Rio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwNbCA5SzLU

And another one, little older 2012 beach video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSokqyEyq3Y

But maybe you guys should not go and try it out, as you risk a heart attack when you find out that the going rate for one hour, is 8 USD. (Yes, that is correct, one hour of sex for Eight USD).

Well info is to be shared, and this could be an option, rather than moaning about how bad things have gone.

The world is in constant change, and so should smart travellers.

Happy Hunting, Ken Apples.

**Hyde88** · 08-01-15 22:00

Hey everyone,

I'll be heading to Copa for a week starting September 3rd. Was wondering if anyone might be around to link up for some exploration. Looking forward to sharing my experiences!

**Ricker** · 08-01-15 18:11

Originally Posted by AltoBomGosto [View Original Post]

I feel a great amount of sorrow for the once called " Cidade Maravilhosa " . I have the best memories of the early seventies, when I used to live at Av. Atlantica and Rua Siqueira Campos.

Good days of Bossa Nova and the girl from Ipanema.

Now it's only funk and sh*t.

Goobye Rio! I had enough from this town!

Guaruja , S. P. Is much better! Cleaner beaches, better looking girls.

ABG.

Just back from a week in Guaruja with my GF!!

Great time!!

**Bravo** · 08-01-15 17:52

Originally Posted by Voyajer1 [View Original Post]

Solid waste as in toilet paper, tissue of any kind, etc. In their sewage disposal systems. They do the absolute minimum, and in many instances, do nothing to process the sludge. In addition, the waste runoff of the favelas goes untreated straight into the ocean. It is not a matter of cleaning up, but a matter of stopping untreated waste from going into the ocean, rivers, lagoons, etc. No way they are getting these problems fixed before or after the games. Too much bureaucracy and corruption getting in the way of progress.

I wonder if it s like that in the vacation towns too. Arraial do Cabo, Buzios, etc. Do you think the sewage goes straight into their beaches as well? I love jumping off the tourist boats and swimming into the water, but I won't be doing that anymore.

**Explorer8939** · 08-01-15 17:48

Prices have not changed yet to reflect the stronger dollar; Centro Suzy Massagem still charges R150 for an hour. This works out to be around $40, which is a really good value for a first class garota.

With the stronger dollar, visiting Rio is much cheaper, especially if you avoid the beach areas. Generic Viagra is going for R7 for a 2 pack, which works out to $1 for a 50 MG pill.

I came down with some sort of bacterial gastrointestinal infection, but Ciproflaxin took care of it in 36 hours. The recommended dosage is 2 pills a day for 7 days, if you cut it off sooner, you might create a superbug in your system.

I am staying at Hotel Leao in Catete, fairly spartan and no one speaks English here. It is close to the Metro, a plus, and is reported to be guest friendly.

**Voyajer1** · 08-01-15 17:26

Solid waste as in toilet paper, tissue of any kind, etc. In their sewage disposal systems. They do the absolute minimum, and in many instances, do nothing to process the sludge. In addition, the waste runoff of the favelas goes untreated straight into the ocean. It is not a matter of cleaning up, but a matter of stopping untreated waste from going into the ocean, rivers, lagoons, etc. No way they are getting these problems fixed before or after the games. Too much bureaucracy and corruption getting in the way of progress.

Originally Posted by TheCane [View Original Post]

The very first time I went to Rio, I ate some sushi and became violently ill about halfway through the trip. I was afraid that the rest of the time I had would be ruined, but luckily for me I recovered after only a day. Never again have I eaten sushi in Rio. I hope they can clean up the city in time for the Olympics, or else there's going to be a lot of embarrassed officials. I just saw a story on the news today about how the waters off of Copacabana Beach are dangerously contaminated with human waste matter.

**DoctorLoveMe** · 08-01-15 15:15

Originally Posted by ForceSteeler [View Original Post]

Has anybody been to Brazil in the last 30 days? Now that the Brazil Real is losing value, What are the prices for the Termas? Has the price gone up in the 4 x 4, Monte Carlo?

Been there 2 weeks ago, the dollar is like 3 times the value of the real so, is pretty cool. Price for termas I am not sure but, I doubt price increase at all.

Hope it helps!

**The Cane** · 08-01-15 13:44

Originally Posted by Bravo [View Original Post]

I never understood why guys would run to Marius to eat seafood when they were in Copa. I would imagine that all seafood in Rio is contaminated and best to be avoided.

The very first time I went to Rio, I ate some sushi and became violently ill about halfway through the trip. I was afraid that the rest of the time I had would be ruined, but luckily for me I recovered after only a day. Never again have I eaten sushi in Rio. I hope they can clean up the city in time for the Olympics, or else there's going to be a lot of embarrassed officials. I just saw a story on the news today about how the waters off of Copacabana Beach are dangerously contaminated with human waste matter.

**AltoBomGosto** · 08-01-15 12:45

Originally Posted by CaptainSolo [View Original Post]

The water in the bay is black. The water reeks of sewage dumped from every toilet in the city everyday. You can even smell the putrid sewage from the top of Sugar Loaf.

I don't see how anyone from the civilized world would go boating in that bay, left alone swimming or surfing in it! They will contract a lot of serious diseases.

I feel a great amount of sorrow for the once called " Cidade Maravilhosa " . I have the best memories of the early seventies, when I used to live at Av. Atlantica and Rua Siqueira Campos.

Good days of Bossa Nova and the girl from Ipanema.

Now it's only funk and sh*t.

Goobye Rio! I had enough from this town!

Guaruja , S. P. Is much better! Cleaner beaches, better looking girls.

ABG.

**Chris Long** · 08-01-15 11:01

Originally Posted by BrownMan954 [View Original Post]

Hey guys,

I am new to the site, and have been following the thread. I'll be in copa for the next three weeks. If anyone wants to meet up PM me. Thinking of hitting up MC tonight.

I am in Copa as well just got here today (Friday). You don't have PM privileges so I can't PM you. Was in Monticarlo tonight as well but did not notice any other Americans there. After Montecarlo went up to Mabs. All of the action from Balcony has moved up to Mabs. Will do the same thing tomorrow (Saturday) Monticarlo in the early evening and then late night (all night) at Mabs for some more freelancers.

Chris

**Bravo** · 08-01-15 04:56

Originally Posted by CaptainSolo [View Original Post]

The water in the bay is black. The water reeks of sewage dumped from every toilet in the city everyday. You can even smell the putrid sewage from the top of Sugar Loaf.

I don't see how anyone from the civilized world would go boating in that bay, left alone swimming or surfing in it! They will contract a lot of serious diseases.

I never understood why guys would run to Marius to eat seafood when they were in Copa. I would imagine that all seafood in Rio is contaminated and best to be avoided.

**BrownMan954** · 08-01-15 02:16

Hey guys,

I am new to the site, and have been following the thread. I'll be in copa for the next three weeks. If anyone wants to meet up PM me. Thinking of hitting up MC tonight.

**Captain Solo** · 07-31-15 21:58

The water in the bay is black. The water reeks of sewage dumped from every toilet in the city everyday. You can even smell the putrid sewage from the top of Sugar Loaf.

I don't see how anyone from the civilized world would go boating in that bay, left alone swimming or surfing in it! They will contract a lot of serious diseases.

Originally Posted by Nordico [View Original Post]

Is swimming more dangerous in Rio than barebacking? http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d92f6...e-sewage-virus.